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>This interface has been be suspended from the V4L2 API
implemented in Linux 2.6 until we have more experience with effect
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>A V4L2 video effect device can do image effects, filtering, or
combine two or more images or image streams. For example video
transitions or wipes. Applications send data to be processed and
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